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Eric, Letty & Flamingo
Eric, Letty & Flamingo

These first class, identical yachts offer spacious accommodations and lots of outdoor deck space. Their comprehensive itineraries will provide you with the perfect personalized Galapagos experience.

Length: 83'
Beam: 24'
# of passengers: 20
# of cabins: 10
Types of beds: 3 cabins: double beds; 7 cabins: 2 twins-2 of these can convert to triples w/1 upper bed
Air-conditioned: Yes
Baths: Private, with hot & cold fresh water
Crew members: 8
Naturalist guides: 2
Airport in Galapagos: San Cristobal
Special Features: Sea kayaks, snorkeling gear, wet suits. 2-4 dives by pre-arrangement, see below.
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M/Y Eric, Letty & Flamingo Itinerary

M/Y Eric, Letty & Flamingo Itinerary: 8 Days--Sunday to Sunday

  • Sunday:  Arrival San Cristobal Airport.  Playa Ochoa & Leon Dormido
  • Monday:  Tower Island-Prince Philip's Steps.  Tower Island-Darwin Bay
  • Tuesday:  Isabela-Tagus Cove.  Fernandina-Pta Espinoza 
  • Wednesday: Santiago-Pto. Egas.  Sombrero Chino
  • Thursday:  Bartolome Island.  North Seymour Island
  • Friday:  Santa Cruz-Highlands.  Santa Cruz- Pto. Ayora & Charles Darwin Research Station
  • Saturday:  Espanola-Pta Suarez.  Espanola-Gardner Bay
  • Sunday:  San Cristobal-Interpretation Center. Departure San Cristobal Airport

2008 Rates per person/based on double cabin

  • Iguana Deck Cabin:  $2675
  • Booby Deck Cabin:  $2995
  • Dolphin Deck Cabin:  $3250
  • Note:  A fuel surcharge of $125 per person will be applied to all travelers.

Peak Season conditions: Special deposit requirements & cancellation policies apply to holiday travel dates: April 1-8, April 8-15, December 23-30 & December 30 January 6. Consult us for details.

Family Departures: Offered during school holiday & summer seasons

Children’s Policy: 

  • Age 7 and up are welcome on all departure
  • Children age 11 or younger at time of sailing receive 30% discount
  • Children age 12-14 receive 20% discount
  • One child discount allowed per adult fare paid/maximum of 2 per family
  • Children ages 5 & 6 are permitted on designated family departures only
  • Children under age 5 permitted only if boat is exclusively chartered
  • Child discounts apply to cabins on Iguana deck only
  • No Child discounts permitted on cruises during Easter, Christmas or New Year’s holiday sailings

Share Policy:  Same share gender requests are available on the Iguana deck only. Shares that remain unmatched 30 days prior to departure are subject to 15% supplement

Single Supplement:  Single rate is $4095, limited availability. Applies to best cabin available at time of sailing

Triples:  Triple cabins available on Iguana deck only in cabins 9 & 10. Per person rate is $2550

Communication:  Satellite phone communication available for outgoing calls only. Charges apply.

Diving: Offered by a local dive company to certified, experienced divers only. You should have experience with cold water, strong currents and large marine life. Thursday afternoon option requires minimum of 3 people for a 2 tank dive (in place of your island visit) for $175.  Friday AM and or PM requires minimum of 2 people for a 2 tank dive.  Cost is $155-$195, depending on dive skill . 

Payments on board:  Cash, travelers checks, VISA, Mastercard or American Express are accepted. A tab is run during the trip, payment handled on the last day

Galapagos National Park Tax: A park fee of $100 per person will be charged to all passengers. Children under 12 years by $50.

Migration Control Card: A $10 per person fee is charged to all passengers. This card is issued when you depart for Galapagos, and you will need to show it prior to your return flight to the mainland.

Airline tickets:  You will need to consider airline tickets from Quito (or Guayaquil) to Galapagos and return. These flights are automatically reserved with your tour reservation. Low season rates are valid between May 1 to June 14, and Sep 15 to Oct 31.

  • Quito departures:  High Season $425; Low Season $370
  • Guayaquil departures:  High Season $375; Low Season $330
  • Children under 12 discount:  approximately 50%

Smart Voyager Certified : The Eric, Flamingo and Letty have all achieved the sustainable tourism certification of Smart Voyager.

For additional boat photos and details, visit Eric, Flamingo and Letty.

Special Note:
All itineraries in the Galapagos are subject to approval by the National Park Service, and are subject to change at any time with-out notice. Adjustments in the itineraries may be made without prior notice because of changes in National Park policies, weather conditions, or season. All changes are made to ensure the safety of the passengers and the conservation of the islands.
Eric, Letty & Flamingo


How to design a fabulous Galapagos Adventure:
  1. Consult our Galapagos Islands Boat & Tour Index to select the style of travel that suits you best. Click on the boat/hotel name for photos, a complete itinerary, boat specs and travel details.
  2. Choose a hotel & some of our great sightseeing offerings from the Galapagos Islands-Hotel & Tour Add-ons.
  3. Add together your selected Galapagos boat/hotel to your choice of tours plus any extra hotel nights. Remember, these activities are just a sampling of some of our shorter tours. For more ideas and longer itineraries, visit our Ecuador Destination Profile & Ecuador Trip Index.
  4. Contact Latin American Escapes for advice and to make all the arrangements. You can reach us via e-mail at travel@latinamericanescapes.com, or call 1-800-510-5999.

More information on the islands can be found on our Galapagos Destination Profile page. You can also view details of the Galapagos Visitor Sites, and Galapagos National Park Rules. And don't miss our Galapagos, and Galapagos Underwater slide shows!



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Latin America Escapes, Inc.
Latin American Escapes, Inc.
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e-mail: travel@latinamericanescapes.com
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